- 829 N. State St., Gold Coast
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
Ra, a sushi bar (get it?) and Japanese fusion mini-chain offers signature rolls like the Tootsie Roll (crab and shrimp maki topped with sweet eel sauce and temp... READ MORE
Located in the Whitehall Hotel, Fornetto Mei (small oven) features a menu that is about 70 percent Italian and the rest Asian. Don't look for Italian-Asian fusi... READ MORE
This polished Streeterville restaurant resides inside the Courtyard by Marriott and specializes in contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner... READ MORE
This vibrant, family-owned Bridgeport BYOB, a favorite for counter-service among artists and students in the neighborhood, serves up generous portions of Medite... READ MORE
Teas such as tangerine-ginger come from organic brand Rishi, while baristas put Metropolis espresso to use in coffee drinks such as a Nutella latte and a chocol... READ MORE
You'll be tempted by the tapas at this Streeterville eatery, from the team behind Emilio's (other locations include Lincoln Park and Hillside). Its name means s... READ MORE
Neighborhood sports bar has plenty of TVs for catching the games and a menu of burgers, sandwiches and salads, with daily specials, and a popular filet sandwich... READ MORE
Part of the popular chain of Francesca restaurants that began in 1992 with the original Mia Francesca in Lake View, the menu here features the same generous por... READ MORE
One of DuPage County's largest sports bars, with 48 TVs for viewing of nearly any major and more than a few minor events. The space is comfortable for dining, w... READ MORE
The W Hotel - Lakeshore's chic restaurant specializes in Mediterranean-inflected small plates. Moroccan-spiced prawns, braised duck flatbread and a citrus and h... READ MORE
Proffering an enormous variety of fresh baked breads and sweets, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches, this cafeteria-style eatery offers an dignified, upscale... READ MORE
This Streeterville outpost of the local mini-chain offers something for everyone with a menu of sushi and maki, plus ample cooked selections like noodles and te... READ MORE
Brothers Omar and Christian Solis didn't just name this organic-focused Bridgeport spot for their mother, whom their nephew calls Nana. They brought her in to m... READ MORE
The specialty at this Gold Coast Italian bistro, located inside the Hilton Suites, indisputably is pasta, with favorites like spaghetti with clams, lasagna al f... READ MORE
This expansive, 5,000-square-foot eatery is located on the top floor of the Gold Coast Barneys New York. The menu, designed by Mark Strausman, executive chef of... READ MORE
You're the boss at this family-friendly Italian BYOB in Bridgeport: Pick your pasta and then choose a sauce to create an affordable dinner for about $5; add gri... READ MORE
This location of First Slice is now closed. The downtown location of this nonprofit eatery--there's another First Slice in Ravenswood's Lillstreet Art Center--... READ MORE
This hot dog haven opened near U.S. Cellular Field in 2005, the same year that the White Sox won the World Series. Needless to say, the owners understand the im... READ MORE
Stop by for Japanese lunch specials like chicken katsu with sesame sauce, tuna tempura maki, and several sushi and sashimi options. READ MORE